Starting System Diagnosis

Starting System Diagnosis:

STARTING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

INSPECTION
Before removing any unit from the starting system for repair or diagnosis, perform the following inspections:

- Battery - Visually inspect the battery for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded cable connections. Determine the state-of-charge and cranking capacity of the battery Charge or replace the battery, if required.

- Ignition Switch - Visually inspect the ignition switch for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded wire harness connections.

- Clutch Interlock/Upstop Switch - Visually inspect the clutch interlock/upstop switch for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded wire harness connections.

- Park/Neutral Starting and Back-Up Lamp Switch - Visually inspect the park/neutral starting and back-up lamp switch for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded wire harness connections.

- Starter Relay - Visually inspect the starter relay for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded wire harness connections.

- Starter Motor - Visually inspect the starter motor for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded wire harness connections.

- Starter Solenoid - Visually inspect the starter solenoid for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded wire harness connections.

- Wiring - Visually inspect the wire harness for damage. Repair or replace any faulty wiring, as required.